Angela's Reviews
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The perfect sweater if you run warm!
I always run hot, which is such a bummer since I love a layered look with sweaters. I wore this one to a conference with white jeans and out to dinner. So comfortable (not itchy), fantastic fit (the sleeves are long, but I have long arms so it worked beautifully). Almost bought this one!
Brown Mixed Media Sweater
NAADAM
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, versatile shirt
I really liked this shirt, once I figured out how to get it on! (Tip: Unbutton the overshirt, then slip your arms through the undershirt and through in the sleeves, then over your head.) I have a long torso, so it was shorter than I usually prefer. I wore it with high-waisted straight-leg white denim and with wide-leg blue denim. I even got several compliments from (straight) male friends. Overall, a cute option!
Emmie Eyelet Top
Caballero
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Excellent work dress
I wore this to work a conference and I received several compliments from strangers as I walked through the convention center. Great fit, deep pockets, flattering sleeves. My only issue that the placket didn't lay flat, so even though the buttons were pulled at all, it puckered a little. Probably could've fixed it with more ironing, but honestly, this one required a lot of ironing already. If you're okay with spending some time on it before you wear it, it's a great piece.
Short Sleeve Striped Collared Midi Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Good, not great
I had high hopes for this one, but I found that the fabric was almost too soft - there was very little structure so it looked a little slouchy on the body. Great pockets, comfortable and adjustable. I wore this with white sneakers on the way to a business trip, and then with flats to dinner when we arrived. Good, solid, versatile piece, just not a show-stopper for me.
Oasis Stripe Jamie Dress
NIC + ZOE
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
A staple!
Exactly what you'd expect from a Nap Dress. Perfect. The black color also mitigated a little bit of the "sweet" vibes from the ruffles. And deep pockets! Loved it!
Black Ellie Nap Dress
Hill House Home
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great color and cut!
I really loved how this dress looked on, but I was surprised by the function - because it's so soft, the fabric wrinkled easily. And no pockets! So comfortable, and the belt is really well done.
Asia Dress
Pietro Brunelli Milano
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, comfortable
Other reviews about getting the dress on are accurate - it took a surprising amount of gymnastics to get this one over my head. It was cute and comfortable once it was on, but the embroidery was a little too sweet for me. The material is heavier weight, so it was perfect for a spring dinner outside. Good rental, but be sure to put it on BEFORE hair and makeup!
Vesna Embroidered Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Sexy, but comfortable
I wore this dress for an anniversary dinner, with black heels and a tuxedo jacket - it was perfect. I did size up, as I wanted to make sure that it wasn't skin-tight, which was the right move. The fabric has some stretch, but my rib cage is wide so I appreciated the extra room.
The Jaline Midi Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
So chic!
I wore this dress to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Panama Canal, and it was perfect. The colors were great and the cut/stripes are so flattering. Great for warm weather. And the pockets are deep! I wore silicone nipples covers rather than try to make a strapless bra work - no problems.
Rue Dress
Aston Studio
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Lightweight, great for vacation dressing
I wore this dress to dinner in a tropical destination and it was perfect. Lightweight but heavy enough to lay well. Beautiful cut. Steams easily. Undergarments were a little tricky - none of my bras worked. I wore silicone nipple covers and it worked well.
Atlantis Dress
Untitled in Motion
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
SO MANY Compliments!
I wore this jacket styled with a white tee, wide-leg jeans, and white sneakers to a conference. It's exceptionally comfortable. I was stopped by multiple people (including several who were 20 years younger than me) to comment on how cute it was. Two people said "You have such great style!" Can't beat that! A note: The sleeves are meant to be cuffed - the striped lining matches the lining of the placket. A+.
Knit Shirt Jacket
Sandro
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for work
This dress was perfect for working a conference - the sleeves were good for chilly meeting rooms, but the lacy cut-outs gave it interest. Pockets are fantastic. Dress it up or down with shoes/accessories. Loved it!
Jessica Day Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Couldn't wear it
I don't know if this was the intentional fit or if it shrunk in the cleaning process, but this was small, but strangely - more cropped than I expected, but also the sleeves were short. The cuffs didn't even come to my wrists. I couldn't wear it. I was bummed because it's a classic RL look, and it was bulky without being itchy. Back it goes.
Logo Pullover Sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, functional bag
I used this bag several times, and it's good - nice structure, roomy, but not too big. It's not super special, but sometime you just need a sleek, functional bag!
Sac Vera Shoulder Bag
A.P.C. Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Tailored, but comfortable.
I wore these pants to several events - a couple of dinners and a corporate meeting. They're cute with flats or heels, and warm enough for late October in the Midwest. Recommended!
Faux Leather Wide Leg Pants
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Versatile piece, but wrinkly
I liked this jacket - it's versatile and the pockets are deep and functional. Unfortunately, it wrinkles atrociously, so it's tough to travel with. Even in the car on the way to dinner it ended up looking sloppy.
Tan Trench Coat
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Such an interesting staple
I rented this dress with work in mind, but I wore it many times after that. I got so many compliments, even from strangers, on this dress. It seems simple, but the tailoring and the gathers at the back really elevate this dress. I wore it with flat sandals and with white sneakers, on its own and with a denim jacket. All great!
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Noelle Dress
Proenza Schouler White Label
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Stunner
I wish I'd found this coat earlier in the winter season - the weight is perfect for dinner in Dallas in the winter. I only got to wear it a few times because the weather turned warm and this is a surprisingly heavy coat, but each time I did - compliments, from perfect strangers, walking down the street. Big pockets, comfortable, chic. Loved.
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Layered Faux Leather Trench Coat
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Good in theory, not great for me
I loved the look of this dress - the material and the panels made it feel very structured and modern. Unfortunately, it fit perfectly everywhere except the rib cage, which was TIGHT. No rooms for boobs, so I pretty squished. I wore it to brunch anyway and it was cute, but it also shows wetness, so any little sweat (or condensation from a drink) shows. Not a good Texas dress.
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Candace Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Fantastic cocktail dress
This dress was perfect for both a corporate holiday party and my birthday dinner. I'm an event planner and worked the party, so the stretchy smocked portion of the back and the adjustable straps created a perfect fit (and the pockets are so important). It looked amazing with dressy flats. Then I wore it to a fancy dinner for my birthday with black patent leather stilettos and it looked equally great. My only complaint is that the bow looks asymmetrical on the model, but the dress I received seemed much more even. I was worried that it would look too "cute," but with some strap adjustment it worked out.
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Ellara Midi Bow Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, but only meh on me
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Rava Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Absolutely killer birthday dress!
I wore this dress twice to back-to-back fancy dinners for my birthday (even though I had another dress picked out for the second dinner!). It's a sexy show-stopper! But, a few notes: It is IMPOSSIBLE to button by yourself. I'm extremely flexible and nearly broke my wrist trying to get it on - I had to call my husband in to button it. I wore a black lace bra underneath because it did show a little bit when I moved (pretty low-cut). To balance the low cut, I wore black opaque tights and black heels. It's very short when you sit, so I felt like I needed the additional coverage. Overall, I loved it!
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Berkley Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved - sexy but comfortable
I loved this dress! I'm usually between an 8 and a 10, and I rented the large because it was the only size available. I definitely wished I'd had a medium; it was a little too big. Zipper is great - made it much easier on hair and makeup than some over-the-head versions of this kind of dress.
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Abstract Floral Mesh Midi Dress
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, but ITCHY
I wore this dress with black leggings and a long-sleeved undershirt. It was perfect for the outdoor December holiday event I wore it to, but it was HOT during dinner beforehand. I had to wear the underclothes though - as you might expect, tinsel is itchy :) Really cute for a December holiday though!
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Silver Knit Dress
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this piece. Interesting and chic
I wore this to two holiday parties, and it was a hit both times. The front seems conservative but the back shows a little skin with the tie, and the color is gorgeous - deep emerald green, but almost black in some light. Perfect for the holidays. No need for a bra because the fabric is so thick. The only note I have is that the tie on the back is fairly short. I actually had my husband tie the knot in the same way that he'd tie a necktie, which was perfect - the flat knot was more comfortable than a bow when sitting against a chair, and the straps weren't long enough to make a cute bow anyway.
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Emerald Velvet Dress
Pamela Love x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Such a classic RL
I wore this dress several times, including to hot a fairly casual Thanksgiving, and I loved it. It did require a steam when it arrived, and the perforations in the front require a cami underneath, but I loved it. Fit very TTS.
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Sulashka Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for a Southern tailgate
I wore this dress to a college football tailgate in the south - perfect. My only gripe was that it would be better with pockets. Fit well in the chest and shoulders, and the bust was roomy enough that I could wear a bra. It was humid the day I wore this and it doesn't really show sweat (thank goodness!). Pretty short, but not too short.
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Red Empire Mini Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute with jeans for dressy casual!
I wore this to several casual onsite work meetings with jeans and ballet flats and I got several compliments, from strangers. It's a great, eye-catching color and pattern, so it dresses up what would be a standard blazer. Fit well in the shoulders and sleeve length.
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Shell Jacquard Blazer
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for a fall afternoon in Colorado
This sweater was good - nothing flashy, but easy to wear on a casual day. I am very sensitive to itchy fabrics (no wool!), and this was great with a light tshirt underneath. It's pretty slouchy and oversized, so maybe not the most flattering thing I've ever worn. Worked for an easy weekend outfit though!
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Zig Zag Cable Sweater
VINCE.
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great for dinner in Vegas
I wore this jacket with jeans and a black sleeveless shirt for dinner and a show in Vegas, and it was perfect for what it was (not too exciting, but just flashy enough). The lining was thick enough that the sequins didn't itch at all, and the sizing was right on. A great jacket!
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Shine On Blazer
Sanctuary
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this one!
So comfortable! Deep pockets, cute flouncy straps, and an interesting pattern. No need for a bra with this one, as the smocking lends both coverage and support. I could've sized down to a medium I think, but the smocking makes the sizing really flexible. Super lightweight. Loved it!
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Ruby Midi Dress
Cara Cara New York
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great little clutch!
I carried this handbag to a black tie gala, worn with a navy blue gown and black heels. It was the perfect amount of sparkle, and it was roomy enough to fit everything (but still small enough to be dressy). The strap is longy and heavy, but can be tucked into the bag to be used as a clutch. Only downside is that the beading and chain make the bag pretty heavy.
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Black Rhinestone Flap Bag
Sondra Roberts
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous gown, with some fit issues
I loved this gown - the taffeta is formal but the sleeves and the slit give it a more youthful feel. The pockets are fantastic - deep enough to fit my phone with no issues. At 5'6", I wore heels and the dress didn't hit the floor (still looked great, no complaints!). I'm usually an 8 or 10 - typically a 10 in MN. I tried on the 8, 10, and 12 (combo of subscription and event rentals), and I wore the 10. That said, the band around my ribcage was tight - it didn't seem to fit any differently than the 8, but I'd already returned the 8. I have a long torso, and the straps were still a bit long on me. If you have a wide ribcage, size up, but be prepared to not fill out the chest entirely. Beautiful dress, but strange fitting.
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Taffeta Ball Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for a hot outdoor Irish music festival!
I didn't rent this dress with the intention of wearing it to an Irish music festival, but it worked out perfectly - green and orange plaid, in a lightweight material! The pockets are deep and the dress is really flattering. I took off 1 star because the snap on the bust that is meant to hold it closed didn't function - it popped open the second I moved. I was able to wear it without the snap, but probably not in a more conservative venue ;)
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Sunshine Madras Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute, flattering, comfortable!
I really liked this dress. The material is very light so it's great for hot days, and the pockets are deep enough to be functional. I'm usually an 8 or 10, and the 10 was tight enough across my rib cage/bust that I didn't need a bra. A 12 would've been far too roomy everywhere else. I wore this over and over - lunch, dinner, running errands. Love it!
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Marilla Dress
Marchesa Rosa
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great dress, with some caveats
I loved the style of this dress - flattering, easy to wear, with pockets. However, the waist was snug while the bust was a little loose, so I had to wear this one with some caution. The descriptions lists this dress as "cocktail" but the cotton material really makes it less dressy than that. Overall, I really enjoyed it and wore it to casual dinners multiple times.
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Tate Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute on the hanger, but not for long torsos
This sweater was cute and preppy, but unfortunately, too cropped for my long torso. Didn't wear.
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Tedurph Sweater
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Wanted to love this dress...
I really liked the look and feel of this dress, and I wanted to love it. Unfortunately, despite it fitting in every place including the waist, the buttons gapped at my bust and it was unwearable. What a disappointment. If you have a small chest, maybe this one's for you?
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Bone Shirtdress
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
LOVED this dress
This was maybe one of my favorite rentals yet. I wore it 1,000 times over the summer - it's lightweight, flattering, adjustable, and has pockets! And I am not exaggerating that every single time I wore it, someone (strangers!) would compliment me on it. I'm kind of wondering if I should've bought it now...
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Elenora Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect work or dinner dress
I absolutely loved this dress. I wore it to dinner multiple times with nude heels, and with flats to a work conference. The tie detail is gorgeous and flattering, as are the cuffs and the V-neck. Perfect.
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Stripe Poplin Midi Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C